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Ms. McElveen from Philadelphia, PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beating the Odds

Help me give my students a quality percussion classroom filled with instruments that are in great condition.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McElveen's classroom raised $1,110

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students never cease to amaze me. During virtual learning they showed up on their screens ready with sticks in hand. I couldn't believe they were still being so attentive and productive playing and sharing music virtually. Their love for percussion and music has kept our school community inspired during these hard times. I am beyond blessed to be called their teacher.

This year we are planning to compete in the Music In The Parks competition.

These instruments will help us march towards success. They at the least deserve that joy of learning a new instrument!

Ms. McElveen Phil Charter School - Arts & Sciences Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Voodans 32 Note Xylophone Professional Wooden Glockenspiel Xylophone with Mallet and Adjustable Stand • Amazon Business $239.90 2 $479.80
TreeWorks Chimes TRE35db Made in USA Large Double Row Bar Chime (VIDEO) • Amazon Business $234.95 1 $234.95
ChromaCast GoDpsMusic CC-KSTAND Double Braced X-Style Pro Series Keyboard Stand • Amazon Business $35.96 3 $107.88
Hand Bells for Adults Aulufft 30Pcs Hand Bells Silver Steel Service with Black Wooden Bell for School Church Adults Classroom Wedding Decorative • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Piano Keyboard Stickers for 88/61/54/49/37 Key, Bold Large Letter Piano Stickers for Learning, Removable Piano Keyboard Letters, Notes Label for Beginners and Kids, Multicolor • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95

Materials cost

$893.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.09

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$943.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.42

Total project goal

$1,109.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,109.48

3 Donors

-$622.74

Donations toward project cost

-$529.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.41

match offer

-$486.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$413.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.01

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 $0.00

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